Contextual Clues

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided in the surrounding text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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What does it mean to use examples as contextual clues?

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Using examples as contextual clues involves providing specific instances or illustrations in the text to clarify or explain a concept.

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CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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What does the word 'forlornly' mean?

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Forlornly means pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What does 'transient' mean in the context of a dizzy spell?

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Transient means it doesn't last long.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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What does 'ubiquitous' mean?

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Ubiquitous means it is everywhere.

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CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

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How can contextual clues help in understanding a text?

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Contextual clues help by providing hints that guide readers to infer the meanings of unknown words or phrases based on the surrounding information.

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CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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What is an example of a sentence using contextual clues?

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The weather was so hot that the pavement shimmered like it was melting.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What is the purpose of using synonyms as contextual clues?

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Using synonyms as contextual clues helps clarify the meaning of a word by providing a similar word that is easier to understand.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is an antonym, and how can it serve as a contextual clue?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. It can serve as a contextual clue by contrasting with the unfamiliar word to help infer its meaning.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What role do definitions play in contextual clues?

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Definitions provide direct explanations of unfamiliar words within the text, helping readers understand their meanings.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A